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San Francisco vindicator., 1887-07-30
FLOTSAM.
By THE OCTOPUS.


The Langtry naturalization fizzle is still
seething babbling and frothing.
The manner of that ladies obtaining her
preliminary papers was undoubtedly re-
prehensable, and moreover is one among
other grave reasons for doubling the legality
of the fair ones citizenship. On the
other hand, while giving rise to doubts,
this tea-kettle eruption is also productive
of other considerations, comparisons and
SO forth. For instance, Frank Pixly as
usual made consummate ass of himself
over this business, literally slobbered in
fact, in seething torrent of imbecile indig-
nation, unmindfull the while, of how differ
emily he would have acted, had the embryo
citizen been the partenor of German
Barron, an English Duke, or the king Of
the Hickerboo Islands. For don't you know
it lads Frank dearly loves an aristocrat,
| which is but natural on account of the blue
blood which runs in his vanes. What
blue blood2 you Say, why did not you know
that Pixly was a direct descendant oi
Judas Iscariot? But as we were saying bad
the laly in question been one of the abov,
named distinguished parsonage, Franz
would have thous ht far more of her dignity
than of the Supreme Courts.
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mate himself.

mate himself.
The fact OF his objecting to do so, is
prinla facie evidence of his guilt, and were
he subordinate official ne would ere now
be cooling his heels in the tanks. That
however is not the fate of such as he. oh
no, if he is brought to trial at all, which is
unlikely. the '.inry fixers'' will go TO work
and stimulated by his ill-gotten gains will
surely succeed.
Clark will be honorably acquitted and re-
tire into private life, his shady antecedents
being completely obliterated by the friendly
shade of military little over head and
his .'sack' of nnwieldy dimensions in front
Clerk kenny "PoIly Hopkins, charged
with misdemeanor drunk your honor.
Judge Lawler) .sWell Miss Hopkins,
what have you got to aay2'
| Polly Use nebber been heah afore your
honor, nebber in dis court suah sab, der
fore protest against dis charge. ] plead
guilty sab, to simple drunk only"
Judge Lawler) All right Miss Hopkins
/ accept the plea, and will let you off with
twenty four bours this time, conduct the
lady below
Enter Judge Hornblower1
Polly ''Golly massa take me down, quick
quick.
Judge Lawler) "Hold on there NOM
emf, what's the matter with the woman?
Judge Hornblower) 'sIs this the first tim
you had visit from Miss Hopkins2"
Judge Lawler) Yes
Judge Hornblower) have you settled he1
) little case yet?''
Judge Lawler) yes, I've booked her TO
} twenty four hours.
. Judge Hornblower) "Ah, / see, though
she was first timer aye? well sir l will te
you, she is chronic, an incorrigable, tia
woman sir just completed three month
: sentence in the House of Correction thre
> days ago, and as usual has been drunk ev,
: since.
Judge Hoffman) $50 you have been
San Francisco before have you?"
All Sin up on habus corpus) ''Yes, n
live here six years"
II Judge Hoffman, "where did you liv
what stceet?"
:. All SIM ''no savee'
.. Judge Hoiman) 'twhat street did "
:. live on, was it market st or Nobb Hill'
All SIM ''Noob Hill, yes NE livee Mol
= Hill"
: Judge Hoffman, ''were you ever on
20 street car
= All SIM "yes"
:, Judge Hoffmen) ''what is a street cal
IL All Sin) ''stree car, all the same eat
- rice chow chow
This examination proving SO thorough
Z satisfactory. All sin was allowed to sw,
20 thSranks of Chinatown unmolested.
San Francisco vindicator., 1887-07-30
Notice to Subscribers.

We have sent several sample copies OF
the VINDIcAToR gratuitously to many OF oui
non-subscribing friends, giving them ample
means to judge Of its ability, purpose and
utility. We trust those so complimenteo
will show their appreciation by becoming
subscribers. Please send in your order.
San Francisco vindicator., 1887-07-30

The funeral of Noble Logan a prominent
coiored Odd Fellow took place from Zior
A. M. E. Church last Tuesday week. The
deceased was much respected in and out o
his order having risen to the highest rani
Of Odd Fellowship.
San Francisco vindicator., 1887-07-30

Fullerton for sale, was the heading OF
an advertisement which went the rounds
last week. 1t is needless to state, that the
editor of the Vindicator, was not alluded
to, but new township-of that name, which
was being put up in lots on behalf of, the
Pacific Improvement Company its owners.
who deludged the Office all day, having evi-
IDENTIFY not waited to read more than the
first line were under the impression that
it was.
San Francisco vindicator., 1887-07-30

The suit brought by the County OF Yuba
against the Cleveland and Sierra Mining
Company and the Pioneer Gold Mining
Company has been transferred from the
superior Court of Yuba county to the Uni
ted States Circuit Court in this city.
San Francisco vindicator., 1887-07-30
LOCAL MISCELLANEOUS.

You can borrow money tor any length o
time at reasonable rates of interest at the
peoples loan Office 664 Howard street, two
doors from third, San Francisco.
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Rebecca Cleghorn, widow about 45 years
OF age, died suddenly Tuesday afternoon
in Mission street-car at the corner OF Ninth
and Mission streets, and was removed to
the Morgue. The supposition is that her
death was caused by heart disease. She
had been employed as domestic at the
residence of j. B. Hid, No. 7o9H Twenty
fourth street.
San Francisco vindicator., 1887-07-30

The preliminary examination of Jung
Wan and Juan Sick, who are accused OF
having murdered Ly Yut on June 18th,
was begun by Judge Hornblower Tuesday:
San Francisco vindicator., 1887-07-30

A full board was present at Tuesday S
meeting of the Harbor Commissioners.
only routine business being transacted,
Engineer Manson reported The delivery OF
rock for filling in the new section.
San Francisco vindicator., 1887-07-30

If you are in need of meney go to the
Collateral Bank, Is Dupont street, where
they have barrels Of coin to loan at banking
rates.
San Francisco vindicator., 1887-07-30

NnIl can live at home, and make more
VIII money at work for us. than at anything
lOO else in this world. Capital not needed
you are started free. Both sexes; all ages. Any
one can do the work. Large earnings sure from
first start. Costly outfit and terms free. Better
not delay. Costs you nothing to send us yeur
address and find out; if you are wise you will do
30 at opea. II. HALLETT L Co., Portland, Maine.
San Francisco vindicator., 1887-07-30

LOOK out for the West India Benevolent
Associations picnic at Woodwards Gar
dens on Monday, August 1st
San Francisco vindicator., 1887-07-30

Carpet Beating. When you become di-
gusted with poor work, send to the Union
Carpet Beating Co., 429 Valencia street.
San Francisco vindicator., 1887-07-30

We are going to lose Boss Buckley
after all, but there is one comfort, he will
not be qnite so far off as Bulgaria, in fact,
he will be sufficiently near home to allow
of his coming over here to fix" things in
general when they get out of order. The
following letter from an authentic source
has Just been received;
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A STIRRING SCENE.
Smoke of Battle.

The noble horse shifted the air and toss
ed its main on high, the cannon roared in
the distance, an incessant rattle of muske-
try was heard, and the clatter of horses
hoofs and clash of steel resounded on the
air. Brave sounds, martial sounds, which
caused the war-Iike blood to curdIe in the
veins of Colonel jackson, and brought back
the memories of crimson Amador to Gener-
al Barnes, as he quaffed the sparkling
champagne in company with host OF
thirsty scribes, in the panorama buildings
corner of Eddy a6d Mason, on the after
noon of Tuesday. the 18th of July.
The occasion was the opening of the
new panorama which has superseded the
battle of Waterloo. 1t is an excellent rep
resentation of the military and naval battle
of Vicksburg, triumph of the painters
skill Full of life and color, the brilliant
scene might well make the blood rise to the
temples of veterans and inspire with arder
our embryo soldiers, exciting at the same
time, admiration in all, for those who per-
formed such valiant deeds and for those
who have portrayed them so beautifully.
San Francisco vindicator., 1887-07-30

M. A. Mcguire and j. A. Nelson, the
wo employment Office scheme swindlers,
were on Tuesday sentenced by Police
Judge Hornblower each to one year in the
House of Correction.
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COMMITTEE OF VIGILANCE.
An Interesting Account of its
Origin.

Though the Inauguration of popular tri-
bunals in America took place in the west
ern states, before California attracted the
gold seeker, it may not be generally known
that the origin of the name 60 Committe of
Vigilance" is purely Californian. Instances
by the score may be cited of mob hang
ings all along the western border before
settlements had reached the Mississippi,
but for California was reserved the dis
tinction of organizing the " first Vigilance
Committee in America
In Hubert Howe Bancroft's latest vol
ume, Popular Tribunals, vol. l, We
find the fullest and most satisfactory in
formation on the subject. to which we are
indebted for the following facts:
| In what was then known as I" Happy
Valley" where now is First street, near
Mission, in the spring of 1851 lived James
Neal, highly respected citizen and prom
inent merchant. Geo. Oakes, of the firm
of Endicott, Green, and Oakes, was his
neighbor. Meeting on Sunday afternoon,
the Sth of June, their conversation turned
on what was uppermost in the minds of
both-the insecurity of affairs and the ne
cessity of active measures. Calm, clear
headed, practical men, both of them, they
determined at once and together to call ON
Mr.. Samuel Brannan, the ruling spirit and
tacitly acknowledged leader of the move
ment of 1851, and consult with him on the
subject. They found Brannan seated in
his Office, and near him at the desk Mr.
Wardwell, his clerk Mr.. Brannan listened
After short discussion it was suggested
that each then present should give Mr..
Wardwell the names of such citizens as
were known to be in sympathy with good
order, and whose discretion could be relied
upon, inviting them TO meet at twelve
o'clock at noon the next day at the Cali
fornia Engine House, certain persons in
several districts of the city were requested
to organize each a local committee, of
"AASo az DhpAh AAb az Tilt
duty of these committees should be to no.
tify their trustworthy neighbors, and invite
them to be present at the time and place
above mentioned.
I'm pursuance of that action there was q
large gathering,at the engine-house thaf
following noon, and the room was crowd.
ed. The evils of the times were discussed,
and views interchanged as to the proper
remedy. The meeting finally adjourned to
assemble that night at Mr.. Braunan's
rooms, for the purpose of organizing and
defining course of action.
d The origin of the term vigilence COM
mittee was spontaneous. In the meeting
of Monday night the question arose how
the organization should be designated.
One suggested that they should call them
selves Regulators, from their determin-
alton to scrutinize and regulate the admins
traitor of justice and so diminish crime. ''Se-
cret Committee" not suit for obvious |
reasons. Next was proposed "Committee of |
ssa~2t.i Committee of Public Safety, !
idea of protection which
to throw round every
- found more sup
Il. term Com
been sug-
fmbody-
sehful
/
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sition to the clerical ranks Of the CITY

sition to the clerical ranks Of the city.
In addition to his oratorical abilities,
which are of high order, Mr.. Hector is
possessed of that weight of argument so
valuable to all clergyrnen which can only
be acquired by long and varied experience
of life in its many different phases. The
reverend gentleman served through the
Civil war with as much grit as be displays
in the pulpit, and had at one time the dis
tinguished honor of being in the service o.
General Grant.
San Francisco vindicator., 1887-07-30
WORKING CLASSES ATTENTION !

we are nOW prepartu 70 tufnlsn al CIasseS VIII
employm mt at home the whole of the time, or
for theie spare moments. Business new, light
and profitable. Persons of either sex easily earn
from so cents TO $500 per evening, and proper
iional sum bydevoting ali their time to the bust.
ness. Boys and girls earn nearly as much as men.
That all who see this may send their address, and
test the business. we make this offer. To such as
are not we'll satisfied will send one dollar to
pay for the trouble of writing. Full particulars
and outfit free. Address GEORGE STINsoN & Co.,
Portland Maine.
San Francisco vindicator., 1887-07-30

Beverly Dodson and Matthew Stevenson,
the two colored contractors who were
arrested for malicious mischief for tearing
up sewer on Church street, were adjudged
not guilty by Police Judge Lawler.
They now say that they will sue Marshal
or damages for malicious prosecution
San Francisco vindicator., 1887-07-30
Honolulu, July %, 1887

Honolulu, July %, 1887.
My Dear Octopus; A sensation OF
pride, mingled with grief, will cause your
scales to futter when you read this. You
know, old fish, that we Hawaiins cannot
do without king, you know how we love
to lick the dust on which monarch treads
You know also, old pard, that though
"a king can do no wrong
our present gracious sovereign lord, has
been guilty of slight indiscretions, and
much as it pains us, we are obliged to re-
legate him to private life. This being the
case, We have decided, but oh, break the
news gently to your fellow citizens, we
have decided to deprive you of Chris Buck
ley. We have cabled to his majesty. and
he has graciously accepted our allegiance.
We are waiting, as one man, to crawl at his
feet, and lick the dirt from un der his roy
al toe-nails. Be comforted, my dear DC.
topus, and comfort your fellow citizeus for
it has been arranged that should any of
sfhe boys" misbehaye themselves, his ma
jesty will take run across and set matters
right. Faithfully yours.
B. Unckum.
1t is unnecessary to say that the closing
passage of the above epistle drew forth
sigh of relief from the recipient, as it will
doubtless do also from all who read it.
Inspiration creeps Ger us, hand down
nio.
Rme back for to leave MS again,
Ing will be but farewell
Z most unselfish Of men
To dwell
leave us they
San Francisco vindicator., 1887-07-30

Young Schmidt, one OF the men who
were on Sunday morning stabbed in a
Mission-street saloon by John Fl. Doyle, a
cowboy from Arizona, is lying in critical
condition in the Receiving Hospital. On
this account the examination of Doyle has
deem continued in the Police Court until
to day.
San Francisco vindicator., 1887-07-30
Or. HEALEys CELERY, BEEF AND IRON.

Or. Henley's Gel
cry, Beef and Iron.
This e eat nerve
tonic has gained it's
reputation through
the marvellous re-
suits it has given. 1t
is Rnown TO have
cured where other
remedies failed. Ii
connteracts the ru-
iuous effects caused
bv excessive use OF
tobacco, cigars and
liquors. 1t builds
up the dehi itated
and restores them
to new life and Wig
or, Having among
its ingredients the
greatest nervine of
the age. il cures all
nervous disorders.
such as neuralgia,
nervousness. sleep
lessness aGdne. yous
headaches. telery
combin, d with the
blood giving prop
Ell ties, Beef and Iron
ser We to cure dys-
pepsia. Indigestion,
loss of appetit". 1t
is a great help to
youLg girls turning
into wolnanhood. 1t
gives them blood
and strength, Thou
sands of women
were bon fitted by
the use of this tonic
San Francisco vindicator., 1887-07-30

The American Concentrated Must Com
pany fled articles of incorporation Tues
day. They intend to produce and deal IN
canned fruits. The directors are j. DE
Barth Shorb, F. W. Sharon, Charles Webt
Howard, o. s. Howard and w. B. Brown
They represent paid up capital o.
81, ,000, 900.
San Francisco vindicator., 1887-07-30

Ladies' and gents boots and shoes made
40 order by VIM. f. Meagher, Ill Geary
street.
Look out for the West India Benevolent
Associations picnic at Woodwards' Gar
dens on Monday, August 1st.
San Francisco vindicator., 1887-07-30
THE BANCROFT COMPANY,
HISTORY BUILDING. MARKET STREET.

Organized sy il. III. BANCROFT, N. j.
stone w. II. Bancroft; r. A. COLLEY
and n. A. g. DORLAND for the purpose
ofconducfing n strictly frst-class whole
sale and retail book and stationery bus
fness- Printing and Manufacturing.
Having purchased the Establishments of A. L.
BANCROFE& 4 CO.. and W. B. CANCROFT co.
the managers entertain the hope, by constant
EFFORT and close attention. to make their business
emineutly respectable and popular. and thus
supply au actual want in the community.
San Francisco vindicator., 1887-07-30

a unique human association, it will stand
to the end of time"
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VAULT STORAGE.

In the erection Of our new building, spacious
vaults have been constructed, absolutelely fire.
proof, dry ond secure We are prepared to re :
neive at a reasonable chrage, boxes OF riverware
trunks containing va1uables, ana other articles
to which the owner at all times have access
Out-of-town potrons can send us their valuables
with every confidence that the strictest care will
to let.
THE BANCROFT COMPANY,
History Building, Market st.
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Law In Relation TO Newspapers.

Entered as secOnd-ciass mail matter 4
the PostofIice at San Francisco.
San Francisco vindicator., 1887-07-30

The De Molay Club rooms at the the
corner of 7th and Marker streets Oakland
were opened to the members ard their
friends on Thursday last. The rooms are
magnifcently furnished and carpeted
throughout and fitted with every conven-
ience. everything being in good taste from
the paper on the walls to the pattern OF the
carpet. but nothing so much 80 as the liquors
and cigars which are par excellence.
Hanrv Morris is President and Ed. Morris
Con.ofaru
San Francisco vindicator., 1887-07-30

Secretary Stout Of the Mechanics In
st;tnfe has received communication from
Humboldt county stating that preparations
were being made in that county to forward
a.h;bits. committee consisting of the
3 S sfi''''s. 10 see that
San Francisco vindicator., 1887-07-30

Roos Bros. are offering great inducements
IN mems and children's suits.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1887-03-13
As TO PARENTS Avn CnlLDEES
lKeokuk Gate City.l

Bret Harte's last book, in which he
gives his new telling of the story of
the hunger that gnaws in the hearts oil
parents with much or little cause as
the children go their own separate ways
in life, is the sort of thing that takes a
very intimate hold upon readers Ii
isn't the sharper than a serpent's tooth
the thankless child that broke Lear
heart and wrung the bitter cry from
hint is not this that is the hurt for
most. For ingratitude and loneliness
on the child's part are not very COM
mon. Parents have their children S
love in nearly all cases, and know it.
Their children are staunch in their ten
derness and affection for them, and
parents know it. That is not the hurt.
The hurt is this growth Of that which
was part of us into that which is no
longer part of us. The child is himself
or herself, and no longer ourself-that
is what hurts. That the child must
become individual; that there must be
twoness between us instead of one
ness; that is natures way, but tbs
bitter cruel, as is so often natures way,
and in so many things. The parent
and the child see the same thing so
E
eyes OF the young puts the dimness of
tears into the eyes of the old. Parents
often think that they bear all the con-
sciousness and pain of this growth of
the child away from oneness with the
parent into its own personality, but
that is not so. Every grown-up person
can recall some incident or other that
he never forgets of some hurt By him
20 the parent which the parent forgot
at the instant. An instance of this is
that pathetic incident Boswell tells OF
DR.. Samuel Johnson. When he was
old and the greatest man in English
literature, he disappeared from his
friends for day, and, when he reap
peared in the evening, he said that fifty
years before, on that day, his father
had asked him 10 take his place for the
day at his street bOok-stal in Exeter
But the boy was too proud to do it.
And now, fifty years later, he had gone
and stood with uncovered head that
day at the place where the book-stall
had been, TO undo as far as he could
that one act of disobedience. The
father probably forgot it in an hour
the child carried it like a sharp thorn
in his memory for fifty years. The
child scarce understands himself the
moods made in him by the growth OF
his own personality. When we were
about fourteen years old we and an
elder brother and sister had gone from
the farm to attend school for the win
ter at Keosauqua. At the end Of the
first week We all went home for the
Saturday and Sunday. We were the
first indoors, and from some sudden
within or caprice We did not speak 20
our father or mother. They probably
did not remember il against us for two
minutes. but we have remembered il
against ourselves all these years. and
many q time have thought of il with
an ache in our heart We dare say
every one can recall such incidents in
his own relations TO his parents And
the slightness Of the incidents aud the
lifelong remembrance of them shows
that the child suffers like the parents
in this growth away from them into
his own nerSDnalty
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1887-03-13

NIT Of yoar answering ny questions,
vii you Be kind enough TO LET me knoW
By eardf a. H
have been a right there where
that man Is in my HE. struggling IN
der adversely with my little patch q
ground . ready % grub cut between
the stumps, and know how 20 sympa-
thize with him. May the time never
come IN my life that ] would not take
time 70 advise with such a. this.
Generally speaking. with new begin
ners there are chances 70 s work ont /"
part q the time; that is what did.
not being fortunate enough 70 have q
trade | would suggest TO my CORES
pendent that there are many articles
u handiwork that by perseverance
may be made 70 find q market have
known persons 70 make shingles. or
yokes. harrow frames, axe handles and
ike things Of use. 20 trade or sell Il
costs but little for two people TO live
economically, and In that lies the foun-
datien of success. Then that acre
should be utilized. If convenient to
market, plant an early garden, and in
any event q garden for home use.
Strawberries yield wonderfully IN some
localities. are very profitable and yield
q ready return. The maligned chicken
yard. in a new place in particular. is
quite source of profit as well as plea
sure. The main tug Of war IS in getting
q start; be il ever so little. once started.
things move along with accelerated
force. In the district where / live
there Is nearly always q chance of get
ting small contracts. such as putting
up board fences, repairing buildings or
building new ones. One must look
around him sharply to spy out the
/ can at best only
suggest.